Intro to Gym Climbing Class (12 and up) — During the intensive workshop, participants learn basic climbing techniques, knots, belaying, climbing signals and the proper use of harnesses and other climbing equipment.

Technique I (12 and up) — Technique I focuses on climbing movement and balance — perfect for new climbers looking for a way to get started and for more experienced climbers looking to fine-tune their skills. No previous climbing experience is needed.

Technique II (12 and up) — Technique II builds on the foundation of Technique I, by expanding on movement and balance while also dealing with efficient use of different hold types, grip types, friction and body tension. Climbers should have several months of climbing experience before taking this class.

Novice Climb – Novice Climb (one or more climbers) is a two-hour, special supervised program for all ages. No previous climbing experience required.

Team Building Atlanta Rocks! will customize your event to meet your needs by providing as much or as little structure as you desire. A typical program might feature an exciting mix of rock climbing activities which foster cooperation, communication, and teamwork while challenging attendees to achieve goals which may initially seem improbable or impossible.

Parties — Atlanta Rocks! is a terrific venue for a birthday party (young or old). No prior climbing experience is necessary.

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To provide you the best climbing experience possible, if you do not know how to belay, please call us for reservations at 404-351-3009.

We will be happy to discuss all your climbing options, based upon your experience, at that time.

With a reservation, no experience is necessary.

What is Belaying?

When you climb indoors, higher than shoulder height, you must wear a climbing harness which is attached to a climbing rope for safety. The method of climbing used most commonly in climbing gyms is called top-rope climbing. For top-rope climbing, one end of a climbing rope is tied to a climber's harness, while the opposite end of the rope runs through an anchor at the top of a climb, and then back down to a belay device attached to a belayer's harness. As the climber climbs, the belayer takes the slack out of the rope so that if the climber slips or falls, the belayer can arrest the fall at that spot. The climber can continue the climb from that point or choose to be lowered to the ground and try the climb again. Also, upon completion of a climb, the belayer's responsibility is to lower the climber safely to the ground.

Atlanta Rocks! requires a belay (safety) test before climbers are permitted to climb and belay unsupervised. During this test, belayers are required to use a standard belay device like an ATC, Jaws, Pyramid, Friction Plate, etc.

If you do not know how to belay, Atlanta Rocks! offers a number of programs that will allow you to experience climbing quickly without instruction. However, you may, as many people do, choose to take our Introduction to Gym Climbing Class (12 years old+) so that you can climb independently and belay other climbers. Please call Atlanta Rocks! at 404-351-3009 so that we can explain all your climbing options.

Atlanta Rocks! holds Introduction to Gym Climbing Classes daily and participants will learn basic climbing techniques, knots, belaying, climbing signals and the proper use of harnesses and other climbing equipment.